Theme: Incredible Stories Dogzilla: Vocabulary Grade 3 Theme: Incredible Stories 1.D.1.b – Discuss the word and word meanings as they are encountered in text, instruction, and conversation L. Menzel 8/17/06
colossal Very big; enormous The giant greeted the man with a colossal handshake.
creature A living being, especially an animal The little boy didn’t realize that a creature was following behind him.
heroic Very brave or daring Super Guy is on his way to make a heroic rescue!
horrifying Causing much fear Sara screamed when she saw the horrifying monster enter the room.
monstrous Extremely large; enormous The monstrous dog chased me through the yard.
terrifying Causing much fear The enormous mouse was a terrifying sight for the cat.
tremendous Very great, large, or powerful John showed off his tremendous strength.
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